MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami-Dade court employee is currently hospitalized after being attacked by two dogs while serving an eviction notice, according to authorities.
The incident occurred Tuesday morning near Southwest Ninth Avenue and Second Street in Miami.
Surveillance footage captured the officer retreating to her car after delivering the eviction notice, only to be attacked by the dogs upon her return.
The victim, who sustained bites to her ear and backside, was immediately provided medical attention and is reported to be in stable condition, officials said.
Following the incident, Animal Services swiftly responded, interviewing the residents of the property and assuming temporary custody of the American Bulldogs involved in the attack.
The son of the dog’s owner admitted that the incident likely occurred due to a mistake made by his mother.
“We always leave that gate closed because the dogs get excited as people walk past,” the owner’s son said. “But she opened it, and went back out, and I don’t think she closed this, the gate, and then that’s when it happened.
According to the owner, his mother ventured outside to investigate a noise and the dogs followed her.
“My mom went out when she heard the gate, correct, and that’s when my mom went out,” said the son.
Animal Services will conduct an investigation to determine if any fines or citations are warranted in connection with the incident.
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